Balloon blasts fat in arteries: could it prevent heart attacks?
NCT ID NCT07107971
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a drug-coated balloon can reduce fatty deposits in heart arteries better than standard medications alone. Researchers will enroll 400 adults who recently had a heart-related event (acute coronary syndrome). Participants will get either the balloon treatment plus medication or medication only, and doctors will use imaging to track plaque changes over 9 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- paclitaxel-coated balloon
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new way to stabilize dangerous heart plaques and reduce the risk of future heart attacks.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with 400 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The balloon treatment also carries risks like vessel injury or allergic reaction to the drug.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Amsterdam UMC
RECRUITINGAmsterdam, Netherlands
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